Debtors Supervisor - PepsiCo Port Elizabeth
PepsiCo · Port Elizabeth
Overview
PepsiCo is looking for a Debtors Supervisor to lead the debtors team at their Port Elizabeth operations. You will oversee reconciliations, collections, and cash flow management while coaching a team and working closely with finance and sales. This is a solid opportunity if you have 5 to 7 years in debtors or credit control and at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory role, and you are ready to step into a hands on leadership position with a global FMCG company.
About the role
PepsiCo is hiring a Debtors Supervisor to take charge of the debtors function at their Port Elizabeth site. You will be responsible for the full debtors cycle, from weekly reconciliations and cash flow management to leading and developing a small team.
In this role, you will work closely with the Financial Manager, sales teams, and shared services to ensure accurate and timely processing of debtor accounts, resolve customer queries, and drive collection strategies that improve cash flow and reduce debtor days.
You will also play a key part in maintaining master data, implementing process improvements, and supporting month end and year end financial close activities.
Application note: No specific application instructions were provided in the listing, so be sure to submit a detailed CV that clearly shows your supervisory experience and debtors track record.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
- Certificate in Credit Management would be advantageous
- 5 to 7 years of experience in Accounts Receivable, Debtors, or Credit Control
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in a supervisory or team leadership role
- Experience managing high volume customer accounts
- Strong experience with reconciliations, collections, and dispute resolution
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office, particularly Excel
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Responsibilities
- Perform weekly reconciliations of IDC accounts and resolve discrepancies timeously
- Prepare and submit monthly debtor reports and EC controls within deadlines
- Review and reconcile IDC commissions weekly and monthly
- Drive collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce debtor days
- Monitor customer credit limits and assess payment trends to identify risks
- Supervise, coach, and develop the debtors team, including performance reviews
- Maintain accurate customer master data and process approved changes
- Resolve client claims relating to pricing, POD queries, and account adjustments
- Collaborate with Sales and distribution teams on customer account issues
- Identify process improvements and assist with system enhancements and automation
- Support month end and year end financial close activities
Job details
- Organisation
- PepsiCo
- Location
- Port Elizabeth
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This Debtors Supervisor role at PepsiCo is a great step up if you have been working in debtors or credit control and are ready to lead a team. PepsiCo is a global FMCG giant, so there is real scope for growth if you prove yourself.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows how many years you have spent supervising or leading a team, and highlight your experience with reconciliations, collections, and dispute resolution. Mention any exposure to SAP and high volume accounts, as these are key for this role.
In an interview, be ready to talk through a time you improved cash flow or resolved a tricky account issue. They will want to see that you can coach a team and work closely with finance and sales. If you have a credit management certificate, even better, but the main thing is your hands on supervisory experience.
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